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1. which species is considered the earliest known member of the human lineage?

a) homo habilis b) australopithecus afarensis c) homo erectus d) neanderthals

1. “lucy,” one of the most famous hominin fossils, belongs to which species?

a) homo sapiens b) australopithecus afarensis c) homo neanderthalensis d) homo habilis

1. the genus homo is thought to have first appeared approximately:

a) 7 million years ago b) 4 million years ago c) 2.5 million years ago d) 500,000 years ago

1. which feature most clearly distinguishes humans from other primates?

a) opposable thumbs b) bipedalism c) hairless skin d) use of vocal sounds

1. which species was the first to migrate out of africa?

a) homo habilis b) homo erectus c) neanderthals d) homo sapiens

1. the “out of africa” theory suggests that:

a) humans evolved separately on different continents
b) modern humans all share a common origin in africa
c) neanderthals were the ancestors of all humans
d) humans originated in asia

1. which hominin species is most closely related to modern humans?

a) homo erectus b) homo habilis c) homo neanderthalensis d) australopithecus africanus

1. which of the following was the first known tool - making hominin?

a) australopithecus afarensis b) homo habilis c) homo erectus d) homo sapiens

1. neanderthals are believed to have gone extinct approximately:

a) 500,000 years ago b) 100,000 years ago c) 40,000 years ago d) 10,000 years ago

1. the development of which skill most directly influenced the survival of early humans in climates?

a) fire use b) art making c) domestication of animals d) farming

Explanation:

1. Australopithecus afarensis predates Homo habilis, Homo erectus, and Neanderthals.
2. "Lucy" is a well - known Australopithecus afarensis fossil.
3. The genus Homo first appeared around 2.5 million years ago.
4. Bipedalism is a key trait distinguishing humans from other primates.
5. Homo erectus was the first to migrate out of Africa.
6. The "Out of Africa" theory posits a common African origin for modern humans.
7. Homo neanderthalensis is most closely related to modern humans among the options.
8. Homo habilis is considered the first tool - making hominin.
9. Neanderthals went extinct about 40,000 years ago.
10. Fire use was crucial for early human survival in cold climates.

Answer:

1. b) Australopithecus afarensis
2. b) Australopithecus afarensis
3. c) 2.5 million years ago
4. b) Bipedalism
5. b) Homo erectus
6. b) Modern humans all share a common origin in Africa
7. c) Homo neanderthalensis
8. b) Homo habilis
9. c) 40,000 years ago
10. a) Fire use